Hypophosphatemia: Low phosphate level. Phosphate is critical for many cellular processes. It is one of the major components of the skeleton, providing mineral strength to bones. In treatment of anorexia nervosa, patients are given oral phosphate at the beginning of a refeeding schedule to prevent refeeding syndrome. Acute severe hypophosphatemia can lead to widespread organ dysfunction. Keywords: define Hypophosphatemia, definition Hypophosphatemia, definition of Hypophosphatemia, meaning Hypophosphatemia, dictionary Hypophosphatemia, what is Hypophosphatemia, Hypophosphatemia eating disorder If you came to the F.E.A.S.T. Eating Disorders Glossary from a page on the F.E.A.S.T site, click the "go back" button in your internet browser to return to that page; if not, we welcome you to visit the FEAST home page for a wealth of information on evidence-based treatment for eating disorders, support for parents and families, the latest eating disorders research, a forum for parents and caregivers, useful books, etc. |